Washington state doctors, lawmakers question federal changes to Covid vaccine recs Experts worry new federal Covid vaccine guidance advice runs contrary to science and could lead to fewer people getting vaccinated. Eilís O'Neill
Snohomish firefighters' religious discrimination lawsuit over Covid vaccine mandate awaits 9th Circuit decision A group of eight firefighters is suing Snohomish Regional Fire and Rescue over alleged religious discrimination. The plaintiffs say the department mishandled their requests for religious exemptions to Washington state’s Covid-19 vaccine mandate. Amy Radil Play AudioListen 5 mins
The flu is still going around Washington. It’s not too late to get your shot To date, at least 296 people in Washington state have died of the flu since the fall. But it’s not too late to get the shot if you haven’t already. Eilís O'Neill
U.S. Rep. Kim Schrier discusses vaccine hesitation consequences as King County records first measles case King County has recorded Washington state's first measles case of the year. Measles is extremely contagious for those who aren't vaccinated. Natalie Akane Newcomb Play AudioListen 9 mins
WSU had 'just cause' to fire former football coach Nick Rolovich for refusing Covid vaccine, court finds Three years after Washington State University fired its head football coach, a federal court has said the university had the right to do so. Katie Campbell
Whooping cough cases in Washington state might hit 2,000 by end of 2024 So far this year, close to 2,000 cases have been reported in Washington state, compared to just 78 at the same time last year. This year’s total is the highest since 2012. KUOW Staff
How new flu, RSV vaccines could help protect more kids this year Several advancements in vaccines could help families keep viruses at bay this year. Eilís O'Neill
'I didn’t know it existed.' Why young people are the least vaccinated in Seattle area Seventy-one percent of King County residents never got the last booster. And young people are the least likely to get the vaccine: Only 18% of people ages 18 to 34 got last year’s shot. Eilís O'Neill
How did the world run so low on cholera vaccine? As outbreaks grow, stockpile runs dry With cholera on the rise around the world, the global vaccine stockpile is running dry. New doses go right to active outbreaks, with none left for prevention campaigns. Can vaccine makers catch up? Gabrielle Emanuel
Why older people and the immuno-compromised could need yet another Covid shot Four-plus years after the first outbreak, people who've been vaccinated or who had Covid are still being infected. Where are we now? Kim Malcolm Play AudioListen 5 mins
